Recreation Leader V - Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description Summary

Become a motivating force in our fitness community as a Fitness Instructor, guiding participants towards improved wellbeing. The City of Goodyear is seeking highly motivated individuals to work as Group Fitness Instructors at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. This part‑time position requires good customer service, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, friendliness, and the ability to teach high quality group fitness classes.

Salary: $22.00 – $36.00 per hour.

Location:

Goodyear, AZ.
Job Type: Part‑time.
Job Number: FY2600625.
Division:
Parks & Recreation.
Department:
Parks & Recreation.
Opening Date: 01/13/2026.
Closing Date: 01/27/2026 5:00 PM (Arizona).
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt.

Candidate must be certified in at least one of the following group fitness format categories:

• Strength‑Based Group Classes
• Indoor Cycle
• Morning, Daytime, Evening Sessions
• Subbing

• Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique.
• Instruct group fitness classes by developing class content appropriate to the class description and level.
• Ensure effective preparation for each class, including music, equipment, and monitoring proper clothing/shoes of participants.
• Provide a safe and fun class environment.
• Attend all trainings and meetings to ensure quality operations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, be outgoing, and enjoy building relationships with a variety of people.
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs.
• Enforce all rules that pertain to group fitness on a constant basis.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.

• Must possess and maintain current certifications for the specific class format hired to teach.
• Must have the ability to instruct with proficiency.
• Experience leading various groups of people with different fitness abilities.
• One‑year experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Current state approved CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Consistently meet participation requirements.
• Must teach approved number of classes per month or more.

Sick leave hours will be provided based upon hours worked.

All qualified applicants who meet the City of Goodyear’s requirements will be invited to move on to the examination process, which includes an interview and class demonstration.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be part of an organization that values employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career‑building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:

• Integrity
• Initiative
• Empathy
• Optimism
• Innovation
• Adaptability

Employer:

City of Goodyear
Address: 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona 85395
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov